Lakeside Software is how organizations with large, complex IT environments can finally get visibility across their entire digital estate and see how to do more with less. For far too long, IT teams have struggled to see what’s going on in their dark estate – where costly inefficiencies, poor employee experiences, and unresolved problems hide. Only Lakeside lets you give everyone a better view, so they can see the hidden issues, see the smartest fixes, and see the biggest savings. That’s why so many of the world’s leading global brands rely on Lakeside. And it’s how our customers see an average ROI of more than 250%.

Give everyone a better view.^TM

The Role

We are looking for an experienced US-based Accounting Manager to join our team in Boston MA. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will serve as part of our Global Finance team and be responsible for overseeing accounting in EMEA and APAC. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company’s international growth and help scale the accounting function.

What You’ll Do

The core functions of this role include:

Generating timely regional (EMEA & APAC) monthly financial reporting, as well as quarterly/annual statutory accounting information and all supporting reconciliations for review and analysis by the global accounting team
Executing payroll across EMEA and APAC via both direct entities and Employers of Record (EORs)
Overseeing all regional banking relationships, capital management, credit control, and treasury management
Owning Travel and Expense management for EMEA and APAC including the process for review and approval
Leading the successful delivery of the company’s regional strategic and operational financial objectives
Understanding of vendor contracts and managing accounting and payments in accordance
Understanding of customer contracts for revenue recognition
Managing regional annual audit process, liaising with advisors on all regulatory and statutory accounts and returns, and all tax compliance, including VAT and GST
Supporting the US in the production of management information and financial analysis for use with internal and external stakeholders
Partnering with managers cross-functionally to develop strong business awareness and ownership of the financial impacts of their decisions, and support process efficiency improvements

What You’ll Bring to Lakeside

Relevant degree (BA/BS in Accounting) and/or equivalent experience
Financial professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with 7+ years post qualification experience
Experience in the preparation, review, or audit of financial statements under US GAAP, FRS 102, or IFRS
Experience working with NetSuite and well-versed with the Microsoft platform
Strong accounting experience in the UK and India
Experience with various payroll providers and Employers of Record (EOR) across EMEA
Proven operational accounting experience from previous roles within a scale-up, fast-paced, SaaS technology environment
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interrogate data
A focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement
Strong commercial awareness with an appreciation of operational functions, processes, and controls

Additional Details

Location: Hybrid with a preference for 1-2 days per week in our Downtown Boston, MA office. The frequency at which the hire will be required to come onsite is based on their proximity to the office.

*Please note that we are not partnering with staffing agencies on this search.

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Lakeside Software is committed to pursuing a diverse and talented team and offering an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. As we expand our DE&I reach, we are particularly interested in receiving candidate applications from a broad spectrum of individuals, including women, historically marginalized groups, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and any other legally protected group. Lakeside is dedicated to providing equal access and opportunity, as well as reasonable accommodation, for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, activities, and programs. Lakeside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not make hiring or employment decisions on any basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform required job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accomodations@lakesidesoftware.com.

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